How to pronounce grating
Say it like GRAY-ting. Grating has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY).
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- GRAY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of grating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GRAY-ting.
What does grating mean?
- A barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air.
- A frame of iron bars to hold a fire.
- The loose material that comes from something being grated.“Add a few gratings of nutmeg to the hot milk.”
- Harsh and unpleasant.
- Annoying; tending to annoy.
- present participle and gerund of grate How to pronounce grate
Where does grating come from?
From grat(e) + -ing.
Words that rhyme with grating
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of grating.
Questions about saying grating
How do you pronounce grating?
Say GRAY-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grating?
Grating has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY). Broken into parts: GRAY · ting.
Is grating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/ (GRAY-ting).